Re: [RBW] Re: Boise to San Francisco bicycle route

2023-10-25 Thread Joe Bunik 
That sounds fantastic, Jeffrey.

While attending University of Oregon, we explored the eastern OR /
US-26 zone once and it was spectacular. Alas, it has been far too long
since I've been out that way! Now THAT may be a goal worth setting...

Thanks for reminding me
Joe Bunik
Walnut Creek, CA


On 10/24/23, Jeffrey Arita  wrote:
> We rode the TransAmerica route in 2016, starting from Astoria, Oregon, EB
> to Yorktown, VA.  You could start from Boise heading WB, connecting to the
> TransAm route near Austin, Oregon (I saw some red heat maps along Highway
> 26, starting at Vale, Oregon on ridewithgps).  Then head WB on the TransAm
> to the coast.  There is a fantastic hostel in Mitchell, Oregon (Spoke'N
> Hostel).  They will even *drive *you up to see the painted hills!  The
> stretch from Sisters, Oregon to McKenzie Pass is otherworldly (no
> spoilers).  Definitely worth doing at least once.  Since you are headed WB,
>
> you will have one heckuva downhill from McKenzie Pass.  You will reach the
> west coast and then connect to the Pacific Coast route SB to SF.  The capes
>
> along the Oregon Coast are beautiful.  Redwoods in Northern California.
> Coastal views are beautiful.  Source is Adventure Cycling Association
> (ACA).  Their hard-copy maps leave much to be desired but they more often
> than not have valuable information (water, food, lodging/camping).
>
> The other option is find a way to ACA's 'Western Express' (WE) route.  We
> rode part of the WE in June (Carson City, NV to Cedar City, UT).  The
> primary problem is finding suitable water sources and carrying enough food
> for several days?  We aren't familiar with Highway 95 SB, so it could be
> dodgy with tractor trailers.  Also, dependng upon season, south of
> Winnemucca along Grass Valley Road could be difficult (water, heat, wind)
> before you actually connect to the WE (loneliest highway in the US).  The
> prevailing winds are from the west, so you would be likely heading into a
> headwind.  On one of our (EB) segments (Carson City -> Fallon) we had a
> fantastic tailwind + it was slightly downhill: it only took us 4H 2M to
> cover 61 miles fully loaded.
>
> Have fun!
>
> Jeff
> Claremont, CA
>
> On Monday, October 23, 2023 at 3:07:37 PM UTC-7 Jim S. wrote:
>
>> Hi, I understand that I can use Google or other sources to research a
>> preferable route. But I was wondering if anyone in the group has done all
>>
>> or part of this ride? I"d be curious about routes you chose, etc.
>>
>> Thank you for any ideas.
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Boise to San Francisco bicycle route

2023-10-25 Thread Keith Paugh 
I’ll add my appreciation to all the responses too.I’m planning (actively thinking about) a trip down the California coast for next fall, and your thoughts and insight are super helpful.I’ve dug out my Spring/Kirkendell edition of “Bicycling” & put a hold on Thorness’ “Cycling” at the library.k.On Oct 25, 2023, at 12:30 PM, Jim S.  wrote:thank you to all for the excellent, helpful responses so far.On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 1:24:17 PM UTC-6 RBW Owners Bunch wrote:That was my experience as well when I did the Pacific Coast tour in 2000. I live in San Diego so I basically flew up to BC and rode home. The book was a great help on that ride.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Oct 25, 2023, at 11:58 AM, Steven Sweedler  wrote:I ride from Seattle to SF in ‘96. I camped at state parks and stayed in the hiker/biker sites and was overwhelmed (in a good way) with how many cyclists I met from around the world and it seemedeveryone had a copy of “the book” by Kirkendall and Spring. Steven SweedlerPlymouth, New HampshireOn Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 2:51 PM Shawn Granton  wrote:On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 6:41:42 AM UTC-7 RBW Owners Bunch wrote:The book reviewed herein, which is still available, was very helpful.Not sure when it was last updated, but as the song says,"The road goes on forever...:https://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Bicycling-the-Pacific-Coast-Book-Review.htmlThe book got updated in 2018 by a new author Bill Thorness. I highly recommend looking for the Thorness edition with the slightly revised title Cycling The Pacific Coast instead of the older Kirkendall/Spring editions. The old books were good for their time, but the new edition is magnitudes better in my opinion.I wrote about it here:https://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/2018/03/02/a-new-edition-of-the-cycling-the-pacific-coast-book-is-out/Best,Shawn in the PDX 



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Re: [RBW] Re: Boise to San Francisco bicycle route

2023-10-25 Thread Jim S. 
thank you to all for the excellent, helpful responses so far.

On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 1:24:17 PM UTC-6 RBW Owners Bunch wrote:

> That was my experience as well when I did the Pacific Coast tour in 2000. 
> I live in San Diego so I basically flew up to BC and rode home. The book 
> was a great help on that ride.
>
> Robert Tilley
> San Diego, CA
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 25, 2023, at 11:58 AM, Steven Sweedler  wrote:
>
> 
>
> I ride from Seattle to SF in ‘96. I camped at state parks and stayed in 
> the hiker/biker sites and was overwhelmed (in a good way) with how many 
> cyclists I met from around the world and it seemedeveryone had a copy of 
> “the book” by Kirkendall and Spring. 
> Steven Sweedler
> Plymouth, New Hampshire
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 2:51 PM Shawn Granton  
> wrote:
>
>>
>> On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 6:41:42 AM UTC-7 RBW Owners Bunch wrote:
>>
>> The book reviewed herein, which is still available, was very helpful.
>> Not sure when it was last updated, but as the song says,
>> "The road goes on forever...:
>>
>> https://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Bicycling-the-Pacific-Coast-Book-Review.html
>>
>>
>> The book got updated in 2018 by a new author Bill Thorness. I highly 
>> recommend looking for the Thorness edition with the slightly revised title 
>> Cycling The Pacific Coast instead of the older Kirkendall/Spring editions. 
>> The old books were good for their time, but the new edition is magnitudes 
>> better in my opinion.
>>
>> I wrote about it here:
>>
>> https://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/2018/03/02/a-new-edition-of-the-cycling-the-pacific-coast-book-is-out/
>>
>> Best,
>> Shawn in the PDX
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Boise to San Francisco bicycle route

2023-10-25 Thread rltilley 
That was my experience as well when I did the Pacific Coast tour in 2000. I live in San Diego so I basically flew up to BC and rode home. The book was a great help on that ride.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Oct 25, 2023, at 11:58 AM, Steven Sweedler  wrote:I ride from Seattle to SF in ‘96. I camped at state parks and stayed in the hiker/biker sites and was overwhelmed (in a good way) with how many cyclists I met from around the world and it seemedeveryone had a copy of “the book” by Kirkendall and Spring. Steven SweedlerPlymouth, New HampshireOn Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 2:51 PM Shawn Granton  wrote:On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 6:41:42 AM UTC-7 RBW Owners Bunch wrote:The book reviewed herein, which is still available, was very helpful.Not sure when it was last updated, but as the song says,"The road goes on forever...:https://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Bicycling-the-Pacific-Coast-Book-Review.htmlThe book got updated in 2018 by a new author Bill Thorness. I highly recommend looking for the Thorness edition with the slightly revised title Cycling The Pacific Coast instead of the older Kirkendall/Spring editions. The old books were good for their time, but the new edition is magnitudes better in my opinion.I wrote about it here:https://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/2018/03/02/a-new-edition-of-the-cycling-the-pacific-coast-book-is-out/Best,Shawn in the PDX 



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Re: [RBW] Re: Boise to San Francisco bicycle route

2023-10-25 Thread Steven Sweedler 
I ride from Seattle to SF in ‘96. I camped at state parks and stayed in the
hiker/biker sites and was overwhelmed (in a good way) with how many
cyclists I met from around the world and it seemedeveryone had a copy of
“the book” by Kirkendall and Spring.
Steven Sweedler
Plymouth, New Hampshire


On Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 2:51 PM Shawn Granton <
urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com> wrote:

>
> On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 6:41:42 AM UTC-7 RBW Owners Bunch wrote:
>
> The book reviewed herein, which is still available, was very helpful.
> Not sure when it was last updated, but as the song says,
> "The road goes on forever...:
>
> https://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Bicycling-the-Pacific-Coast-Book-Review.html
>
>
> The book got updated in 2018 by a new author Bill Thorness. I highly
> recommend looking for the Thorness edition with the slightly revised title
> Cycling The Pacific Coast instead of the older Kirkendall/Spring editions.
> The old books were good for their time, but the new edition is magnitudes
> better in my opinion.
>
> I wrote about it here:
>
> https://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/2018/03/02/a-new-edition-of-the-cycling-the-pacific-coast-book-is-out/
>
> Best,
> Shawn in the PDX
>
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Boise to San Francisco bicycle route

2023-10-24 Thread Steven Sweedler 
I have two copies of this book if anyone wants one for shipping.
Steven Sweedler
Plymouth, New Hampshire


On Tue, Oct 24, 2023 at 9:41 AM John A. Bennett  wrote:

> I rode & camped from Fort Bragg  to San Diego in 2000.
>
> The book reviewed herein, which is still available, was very helpful.
>
> Not sure when it was last updated, but as the song says,
> "The road goes on forever...:
>
>
> https://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Bicycling-the-Pacific-Coast-Book-Review.html
>
> On Monday, October 23, 2023 at 8:25:19 PM UTC-7 Wesley wrote:
>
>> I rode down the Pacific coast about a decade ago, and now live in
>> Sacramento. I'd definitely prefer to hit the coast in the north (even
>> follow the Columbia to the coast?) or cross the Sierra near Tahoe, rather
>> than coming down the Central Valley. Other than that, not a lot to add. Are
>> you looking to ride roads the whole way, or use trails/gravel roads?
>> -Wes
>>
>> On Monday, October 23, 2023 at 3:07:37 PM UTC-7 Jim S. wrote:
>>
>>> Hi, I understand that I can use Google or other sources to research a
>>> preferable route. But I was wondering if anyone in the group has done all
>>> or part of this ride? I"d be curious about routes you chose, etc.
>>>
>>> Thank you for any ideas.
>>>
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